Frances Marie Moose | 1930 – 2021 | A peaceful harmonious woman
Frances Marie Moose known as "Aunt Fanny" passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2021 with family by her side. Frances was born in Bishop, CA on January 2, 1930 to the late Rosie and George Moose. She lived her whole life in Bishop CA. and attended Bishop...
Alice Olds Smalley 1931 – 2021
Sunday, April 18, 2021, Alice Smalley was reunited with those who have gone before her at the glorious age of 90. Alice was born February 27, 1931 in Smith, NV to Jim and Blanche Olds. She attended school in Coleville and Independence CA. She also attended Reno...
Frank Vargas | 1950 – 2021 | Rest in Peace
REST IN PEACE Frank Vargas, lon- time Bishop resident, passed April 1st, at the age of 70 years old. Frank was born in Santa Rita, New Mexico on Dec 25th, 1950 to Joe D. Vargas and Victoria Vargas. Frank is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Esparza, Son-in-law...
David Young | 1928 – 2021 | A brilliant mind leaves behind an afterglow of accomplishment
—A life of passion, purpose, principles and service— David Young April 26, 1928—March 16, 2021 David was born in San Antonio, Texas to David W. Young and Ena Comstock Young, joining 3-year-old sister, Lucy Young MacGregor. As a young child, he was encouraged to live...
Elizabeth Ann Peterson | 1962–2021 | Benton Murder Victim
[SWM Editor’s Note: The aunt of Elizabeth Peterson, a.k.a. Copeland, murdered in Benton on February 19, 2021, covered by Sierra Wave, asked that we share this remembrance of her niece with our readers. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ms....
Roma Carriere McCoy 1920 – 2021 | Rest in Peace
ROMA CARRIERE MCCOY passed away April 16, 2021, at the age of 100. She was born August 12, 1920, in Bishop, California, where she lived most of her life, except for a few years at Crowley Lake Dam and McGee Mountain. Her husband, Dave of 75 years, sister, Francis and...
Steven Michael Kielbasinski (Dondero Jr.) | Fly High | 1/13/1997 – 3/25/2021
Steven Kielbasinski (Dondero Jr.), born on January 13, 1997, and entered eternal life on Thursday, March 25, 2021, @ 12:30 am, a life taken way too soon! Steven, at the age of 24, is preceded in death by grandparents, Vernnetta Ann Talas, Verly Ann Talas and Thomas...
Larry Glenn Bunten | 1939 – 2021 |Rest in Peace
Larry Glenn Bunten, 81, passed from this life March 28, Palm Sunday. He was surrounded by his loving family: his wife Wieke, sons Tommy Glenn, Bobby Glenn, daughter Dewy Mary-Ann, and daughter-in law Paeng. Survivors include two grandchildren, three sisters,...
Marlene “Mollee” Clarke | Rest in Peace | 1939-2021
Marlene was born to her parents Clarence and Florence Duckey on October 18, 1939 in Bishop, California. She entered into eternal life on March 19, 2021 at the Renown Medical Center Reno, Nevada at the age of 81. Marlene was raised in the Owens Valley with her...
Elvie Hiram Henderson | 1932-2021
Elvie Henderson, long time Bishop resident, passed peacefully on March 12, at the age of 88, much as he lived his earthly life, surrounded by a loving family and friends in his hometown of Bishop. As he aged, Elvie commented nearly daily what a privilege it was to...














